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Facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery: facial flaps

B K Summers1, R J Siegle

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University, Columbus.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Successful facial reconstruction using local flaps requires understanding tissue donor sites, tissue movement, and scar camouflage. This review guides flap selection for various facial cosmetic units based on these principles.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Facial Anatomy

Background:

  • Facial cutaneous defects necessitate reconstructive surgery.
  • Local flaps are a common surgical technique for facial reconstruction.
  • Aesthetic and functional outcomes are paramount in facial surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline basic principles for successful facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery using local flaps.
  • To review useful flaps for defects in each facial cosmetic unit.
  • To provide guidelines for flap selection based on established principles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of basic principles of aesthetics and function in reconstructive surgery.
  • Analysis of tissue donor sources, tissue movement (mechanisms, dynamics, effects).

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  • Evaluation of scar camouflage techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Key principles identified: appropriate tissue donor selection, understanding tissue movement, and scar camouflage.
    • Specific local flaps suitable for each facial cosmetic unit are presented.
    • The application of these principles guides flap selection for optimal results.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to principles of tissue selection, movement, and scar management is crucial for successful facial reconstruction.
    • A systematic approach using these guidelines aids in choosing appropriate local flaps for diverse facial defects.